Which ones do you think can fit right in with the young Evelyn's and Eleanor's today? Which ones do you think still sound too dated? Any that you think will never make even the slightest comeback? (or should never be used today)

I had class with Nancy, and Alvin who are in they're late teens now. No one blinked an eye, and Alvin was one of the cool kids.
With the remake of the Alvin and the Chipmunk movies, Alvin will be deemed a cool name with the upcoming generations.

GirlsJudith -- this is already quite popular in Israel (as Yehudit) and is making a small comeback on the Hebrew school set. Don't think Judy will be coming back anytime soon, though.Nancy-- I do think Nancy will be coming back. Even though this is a "mom" name, there's been some movement with it. I think Nan as a nn will enhance its potential, as it fits in with Nell, Addie, Gracie, Rosie, etc.Maxine-- is already making a comeback. I personally don't like it.Coleen-- Colleen is one of those names like Brigid that was over-identified with one ethnic group. Don't know if it will come back as there were stereotypes associated with it, unlike Brigid, which is a saint's name and one used in French Canada and elsewhere.Cleo/Clio -- Cleo and Clio (2 different names) is going to join up with all the other Greek/Roman revivalist names.Etta -- I love this name. Could we see it tag along with a closer look at Harriet and Henrietta/Henriette? I hope so.Trudie/Trudy -- Trudy may make a comeback on its own. I don't see any of the heavily German-influenced names -- Gertrude, Hilda, Bertha, et. al. -- returning, unless in their Hispanic versions.Jeannie -- I think Jean will be coming back, along with Jane and Joan. I think the alternative names -- Janelle, Janessa, Shannel, etc -- are already sounding dated.

BoysAlvin-- Don't think Alvin -- because of the stupid chipmunks-- will be coming back, which is too bad, because the meaning is great. Could substitute with Alfred and Alfric, both have similar meanings but have no baggage.Douglas -- I dunno. I personally like Douglas, but I think Douglas, Donald, Gary, and Steven are all still too "dad" names.Oscar -- This is making a comeback. Especially popular in Hispanic circles.Forrest-- With the nature names. Forrest has always been popular here in the South because of the Confederate general. I've taught several kids named Forrest. Wonder if it will switch to the girls?Reuben -- Again, fairly popular in the Hispanic community. It's remained steady in the Hebrew school set, but nowhere near has popular as the perennial Isaacs, Noahs, Joels. Virgil -- Latin revivalist name? I don't know....Ovid, anyone? Horace? Cicero?Wallace -- I think Wally as a nn is gone. So Wallace, as in WilliamWallace? I don't know. Maybe on the coattails of Walter? A good nn might be Taffy, since Wallace means from Wales.Stuart -- I love Stewart, but with baby Stewie around I don't think so.Clarence -- It would be great to see Clarence/Clare and Clement/Clem revived.

Girls:Judith-too dated for me.Nancy-WAY too dated for me. Maxine-Just not my style.Coleen- I know someone named Colleen around age 20. I don't see this as being too dated. It could work.Cleo-Reminds me of a dog's name. NMS.Etta-I like this! I think this could definitely still work. Timeless.Trudy-NMS. I can't see this working ever. Lol.Jeannie-NMS.

Judith -- I actually like this one. I think it's dated, but Judy spices it up ^_^Nancy -- cute, but nmsMaxine -- I think this fits right in nowadaysColeen -- I just don't like this one and it sounds super oldCleo/Clio -- LOVECleo/Clio for the historical (Cleopatra) and mythological (Clio the muse) and I think it fits in perfectly nowadaysEtta -- I'm loving this one more and more and Elle/Ella are super popular so why not Etta? I like it as a nn thoughTrudie/Trudy -- To cutsey and nicknameyJeannie -- same as Trudy

Boys

Alvin -- chipmunk...I think it could work, but most kids and parents are thinking of chipmunks right nowDouglas -- The only douglas's I know are over 40Oscar -- i just don't like it, but I've seen a bunch of people on here wanting to use it or with little Oscar'sForrest -- I like it. I think it fits in with the other Hunter's and etc Reuben -- LOVE spelled Ruben. Very cool and I think it would be perfect right nowVirgil -- LOVELOVELOVE sounds so old fashioned but I love the historical connections and I think it's greatWallace -- I like it, and Wally is cute for a kidStuart -- Little... I don't like itClarence -- nms

June 24th, 2012, 04:30 PM

jennipea382

GirlsJudith - I have a friend named Judy and it surprised me! I think it's an underused name :-)Nancy - It's ok.. not sure if it will make a comeback or not. I'm thinking no.Maxine - NMS but I could see it fitting in.Coleen - I do like Colleen. I think it just might fit with the Cor/Car names.Cleo/Clio - NMS at all but I could see it working.Etta - Could definitely fit it, but again NMS.Trudie/Trudy - I can see it working but I knew a really annoying girl with this name so I don't like it.Jeannie - Maybe. Don't like it though.

BoysAlvin - As long as he doesn't have brothers Simon and Theodore it could work!Douglas - Meh.Oscar - I can see this working.Forrest - Don't like it at all, but it kinda works with some of the nature names that are rising.Reuben - Might be a while for this one. I think of the sandwich or that guy from American Idol.Virgil - I think this is too close to the word virgin and will get a lot of teasing.Wallace - Maybe. I think something like Walter or Winston is more likely to rise.Stuart - Ugh. BAD association with this name. But I could see it possibly coming back soon.Clarence - Meh.